The Capricorn Zodiac Sign Personality

Ambitious, and always having their eyes on the prize, the Capricorn zodiac sign is disciplined and hardy. Their drive and their desire for success often makes them great leaders. Capricorns are goal setters and plan makers; they tirelessly labour towards their desired outcome, and stick to their plans and calculations. They are patient too; meaning that if it takes a little longer to get where they want to go, they are not afraid of putting in the work.

Usually, what they crave is a challenge - not something that can be won in a single day. Commitment is needed of them in order to achieve their tasks; and they are ready for it. Many Capricorn zodiac signs are serious types; they don’t take things lightly, but they may have a dry humor about them as well - catching most people around them off guard. Though they love to achieve, most are not boastful or loud about their many achievements. Instead, they are the strong silent types. They may not be in the spotlight, but they will often be the people in power when it comes to making decisions for the future.

Capricorn Zodiac Sign in Love and Relationships

Because they are ruled by stern and restrictive Saturn, Capricorn knows, expects, and even relishes the harder aspects of love and relationships. They are in it for the long haul, and know that even the best relationships have its storms. It's not as though they are pessimistic; but Capricorn zodiac signs want to be realistic and won’t wear rose colored glasses when it comes to love.

They cherish the traditions and customs of dating, and might be very strict about rules of romance—regardless of whether those rules are made up.

All things considered, the Capricorn zodiac sign is generous when it comes to affection, and they love all the gestures that demonstrate it. They cherish the traditions and customs of dating, and might be very strict about rules of romance—regardless of whether those rules are made up. Usually, they may take after traditional gender norms, believing that the male should call first and he should pay for the first date. But Capricorn isn't too strict, and is willing to think about other paths. The Capricorn zodiac sign can be disciplined, and they may like having a particular night of the week for a night out on the town. Capricorns blossom when they hold a schedule, and may love remaining at home on weekends, under the sheets, with only them and their sweetheart. The Capricorn zodiac sign cherishes investing energy just with their one and only, particularly when they first start dating, which can be a bit frustrating to their other loved ones.

They know their emotions well, and don't falter to secure things when they realize that the relationship is the right one for them.

Capricorns are monogamists, and despite the fact that they can be careful in every other part of their lives, they are one zodiac sign that is most likely to fall profoundly in love with somebody, and it's not uncommon for a Capricorn zodiac sign to consider marriage after just a few short months of dating. They know their emotions well, and don't falter to secure things when they realize that the relationship is the right one for them. What's more, their instincts are usually correct—faithful Capricorns usually will stay in relationships for very long. They aren't anxious about or scared of couples therapy if their relationship needs assistance, and approach issues as a small obstructions. They believe that all problems are solvable, so long as one is equipped with honesty, trust, and diligent work from both parties.

Capricorn Zodiac Sign in Work and Careers

Slow and steady wins the race, and the Capricorn demonstrates that the most clearly in the workplace. They are regularly the first one in and last one out. A Capricorn never procrastinates, and it's not strange for a Capricorn to start a task the day they are assigned to one.

A Capricorn is by all means ready to take everything head on, and inclines toward vocations where there is a high amount of stress. Capricorn flourishes under pressure, and cherishes the task of seeing exactly how much they can fit in a day. Capricorns are great at defining limits, and don't allow emotions impede their work lives. Capricorn zodiac signs tend to be just, but demanding supervisors, who have high expectations of their employees. They feel that their employees should be just as dedicated and persevering as they are. Individual excuses won’t work well with Capricorns, and they just need to see the work done, and done well.

Capricorn can get baffled when peers don't appear to try as hard but still manage to just cruise ahead. They at times fall behind on work that requires creativity or an out of the box process. They can develop that ability outside of the workplace - perhaps in art classes, or by developing other creative pursuits, which can enable their bosses to truly see them as star employees.

Capricorns are quite capable when it comes to office politics, though they dislike having to deal with it. Most will never have an issue finding or keeping work. They get a considerable amount of pride out of their careers, and consider work to be one road to discover purpose.

Capricorn Zodiac Sign with Money

The Capricorn zodiac sign is great at earning and even better at saving. They have a sharp eye for investing, and truly adore setting aside cash for a rainy day. A Capricorn knows the worth of a dollar, and cherishes couponing and saving whatever money they can, regardless of whether they actually need it or not. A Capricorn may be the type of window shop for a very long time - comparing and contrasting whatever it is that they are buying. They don’t care for spending more money than they need to, and would usually be prodded and nudged by others into using their wealth on extravagances. For a Capricorn, even an espresso is an extravagance.

The Capricorn zodiac sign is great at investing, and may consider it to even be fun. They are great at bartering and making deals. They flourish in a corporate setting, but may not be as entrepreneurial as different signs, since they are cautious about taking risks. Many of them have a hard time putting their own cash into their ideas. Figuring out how to go out on a limb can be a great exercise for careful Capricorn, in both finances and elsewhere.

Capricorn Zodiac Sign in Greek Mythology

Since the zodiac constellations were first cataloged by astronomers in ancient Greece, many of the stories that are associated with them come their mythology.

The Babylonians and Constellation Capricorn

The constellation Capricorn is one of the oldest zodiac signs - and there are records of it dating back from the Middle Bronze Age (2100–1550 BC). The Babylonians catalogued the constellation as a “goat-fish”, and associated it with the god Ea, or Enki as he later became known. Enki was the god of water, mischief, magic, intelligence and creation, and he was often depicted wearing a crown with horns, symbolizing the sacred. He is credited with the creation of the earth as well as mankind.

Amalthea and Constellation Capricorn

In Greek Mythology, Amalthea (sometimes known as Adamanthea), who is sometimes represented as a goat, is an ancient goddess who purportedly became the foster-mother of Zeus. Cronus the titan, father of Zeus, ate his children soon after their birth. In order to save her child, Rhea tricked Cronus into taking a stone wrapped like a baby, while she smuggled her true child to Amalthea. Amalthea took the baby Zeus to her mountain in Crete, where in order to hide the sounds of baby Zeus’s crying, she asked the nearby warriors to create noise. As a baby, Zeus, playing with one of her horns, accidentally breaks one, and it turns into a cornucopia.

Pan and Constellation Capricorn

Another myth associates the god Pan with Capricorn, a satyr who is god of the wild. He battles with Typhon, a giant serpent alongside his brother. In order to escape, he turns half his body into that of a fish and dives into the sea to swim away.